Continuing on in my weather-and-landscape obsessed way, it’s another post about the season. I shall endeavor not to make every title end in ‘of winter’ over the next few months, but that’s what is happening today. The dark blue hues of the loch and the sky got me.
The dark of the trees and the light of the moon too.
It happened so fast, this shift to the colour palette of winter. Even in town, surrounded by grey buildings, the light is changed and imbued with a hint of blue now.
But it’s by the loch that I want to be. It’s there that the dark blue hues are at their most intense. It’s there that I mull over the scene I’m working on in Tendu (older post; the book is out now). It’s dark too. Like the water and the woods. And, I love it.
Winter Reading?
Set in 1st century Scotland, SISTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD includes the battle of Mons Graupius between the Romans and the Caledonian tribes. The book features a neurodivergent main character and some rather complicated romance.
“Ethereal and spellbinding….” Historical Novel Society
See the press release here
Review from Terry Tyler: “It’s a fabulous story, a real page-turner and so well written. It made me think about the passage and circle of time, of the constancy of the land on which we live and the transient nature of human life. Loved it.“
Read the article Roman Aberdeenshire features in author’s new book from Grampian Online.
Taking place mainly in a fictional castle, THE MERMAID AND THE BEAR blends an often overlooked period of history, the Scottish witchcraft accusations, in particular the 1597 Aberdeen witchcraft panic, with a love story.
See the press release here
Review from Tonya Ulynn Brown: “Before I go any further, I just have to say, this is one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read…“
From the Press and Journal: New book by Fraserburgh author highlights horrific extent of witch trials in Scotland
FIREFLIES AND CHOCOLATE was inspired by the kidnapped children and young people of Aberdeen. The story follows the adventures of Elizabeth Manteith from the castle and her determined efforts to get back home. There’s love. There’s derring-dos on the high seas… And there’s chocolate!
See the publisher’s Press Release here
“Filled with excitement and suspense…” Historical Novel Society Editor’s Pick
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I’ve always loved the blues of winter.
Me too.
I find those deep blue hues soothing.
They are calming.
This morning winter came to the place where I live, and I looked out at the monotone shades of November and wondered, what would my favorite Scottish author and photographer do with this? She is so tuned to color. Then here is your blog, also in the simple shade of winter, and now I know, it is ceaseless beauty seen from your lens.
Thank you so much, Julie. I do adore those blues 🙂 I like the sound of your monotones too.
Lovely pics and I like the hues and blues
Thank you, I’m glad you like them.
Welcome
Those dark blues, do suit your top book cover.
They do rather 🙂
Is this loch a ‘lake’, or an inlet from the sea?
It’s not a sea loch. It’s like a small lake.
Beautiful pictures, Ailish!
Thank you 🙂
Very atmospheric photos, I love those chilly Winter blues. We were gold and dark green walking along the canal today.
That sounds beautiful.
Stunning photos! The dark blues are so profound.
I love those blues.
Beautiful photos. Thanks!
Glad you like 🙂
Seriously love all those blue values. Great photos.
I am loving the blues just now 🙂
We’ve had 2 very dull gray days. Makes me doubly enjoy your pictures
Wow these are gorgeous. 🙂
‘Obsession with landscape and weather’ – me too! Thanks for including that quote from my review 🙂
Thank you for such a great review 🙂
Lovely pictures. Where I live the transition to winter involves hues of grey and brown. The blue is a much better option.
I’ve read all of your books, and they do, indeed, make excellent winter reading.
That’s so great to know. Thank you, Arlene 🙂
beautiful!
Beautiful, and your books have wonderful titles, too. Thanks for finding me!
You’re welcome, and thank you!
Very beautiful
There is great beauty in winter.
Beautiful colors-thank you for sharing them!
I’m glad you like them 🙂